1. Artist Trading Card Critique
Foundations of Design
Fossil Ridge High School
Spring 2017

2. PART ONE: Self-Critique Answer the following three prompts only in Section 1

3. PART ONE: Self-Critique Answer the following three prompts in Section 1:
Look at your set of cards describe what you see. (Please write at least 1 full sentence for each question.)
How many cards are there?
What Media’s (materials) were used?
How many different media (materials) did the artist use on each card?
What Elements and Principles do you see?
ELEMENTS: Line, Color, Shape, Form, Texture, Value, Space.
PRINCIPLES: Repetition and Movement, Balance, Depth/Proportion, Emphasis/Focus, Harmony/Unity, Contrast and Variety.

4. PART ONE: Self-Critique Answer the following four prompts in Section 1:
The Learning Target for this project was, “Use multiple techniques to create a set of Artist Trading Cards that demonstrate the Principles of Harmony and Unity through the Repetition of an Element.”
Please explain how you achieved the Learning Target. Be sure to use the Elements & Principles in your explanation.
Your response should be between 5-8 sentences.

5. PART ONE: Self-Critique Answer the following four Prompts in Section 1:
What is the theme of your Artist Trading Cards?
Is this Theme evident? Why or why not?
What is one thing that you would do to your cards to make them even more successful?
Your Response should be 5-8 sentences.

6. PART TWO: Peer-Critique Answer the following three prompts about another student’s ATCs only in Section 2

7. PART TWO: Peer-Critique Answer the following four prompts in Section 2:
Prompt 1: (Please write at least 1 sentence for each question.)
Without looking at the back, look at the artists cards and describe what you see.
How many cards are there?
What media’s (materials) were used?
How many different medias (materials) did the artist use on each card?
What Elements and Principles do you see?
ELEMENTS: Line, Color, Shape, Form, Texture, Value, Space.
PRINCIPLES: Repetition and Movement, Balance, Depth/Proportion, Emphasis/Focus, Harmony/Unity, Contrast and Variety.

8. PART TWO: Peer-Critique Answer the following 3 prompts in Section 2:
The Learning Target for this project was, “Use multiple techniques to create a set of Artist Trading Cards that demonstrate the Principles of Harmony and Unity through the Repetition of an Element.”
Please explain how the artist achieved the Learning Target. Be sure to use the Elements & Principles in your explanation.
Your response should be between 5-8 sentences.

9. PART TWO: Peer-Critique Answer the following three prompts in Section 2:
What is the theme of the cards and what do you THINK is being communicated?
If the meaning isn’t clear, what suggestions can you give for improvement?
If it is clear, what did the artist do to make it successful?
Your Response should be 5-8 sentences.

10. PART THREE: Self-Critique Answer the following questions about your ATCs only in Section 3

11. PART THREE: Self-Critique Answer the following prompt in Section 3:
First, read the responses of the classmate who critiqued your work.
Read your peer’s comments and think about them carefully.
After thinking about their comments, answer the following questions.
1. Overall do you think your final product is successful? Why or why not?
2. If you could change something about your cards to make them even more successful what would it be?
3. Why would this improve the overall quality of your cards?

12. When you are 100% Finished with your Final…
Make sure you have all ATC’s in their sleeve.
Turn in Critique up front.